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Location: Remote or In-person (London-based preferred, flexible)
Hours: 20 hours per month (flexible)
Compensation: Revenue split per session – 60% to Counsellor / 40% to Guardian Light Enterprises LTD
Payment Schedule: Weekly or monthly, depending on preference (flexible to support cash flow)

About Guardian Light Enterprises LTD

Guardian Light Enterprises LTD is the revenue-generating arm of Guardian Light Foundation, a social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of children, teenagers, and single-parent families affected by homelessness, abuse, and hardship. Every service we provide contributes directly to creating safe spaces, housing, education, and empowerment programs for vulnerable communities.

As a freelance counsellor with us, you are not just offering sessions—you are helping people heal, build resilience, and find hope, while supporting a social mission that changes lives.

Role Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Freelance Counsellor to provide emotional support, guidance, and therapy sessions to our clients. This is a unique opportunity to work in a mission-driven social enterprise where your expertise directly fuels social impact.

As a counsellor, you will:

  • Provide individual and group counselling sessions for children, teenagers, and single-parent families.

  • Use your professional expertise to guide clients through challenges including trauma, grief, anxiety, and abuse recovery.

  • Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguarding standards in line with UK regulations.

  • Collaborate with Guardian Light Enterprises and the Foundation team to refer clients to additional support programs where appropriate.

  • Participate in impact reporting to help shape future programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct high-quality counselling sessions tailored to individual client needs.

  • Document sessions and maintain records securely in compliance with safeguarding and GDPR policies.

  • Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and empowerment for clients.

  • Engage with Guardian Light Enterprises LTD in strategic discussions to improve program delivery.

  • Attend occasional training and team meetings (via Microsoft Teams).

Ideal Candidate

  • Accredited Counsellor, Psychotherapist, or Mental Health Professional with relevant UK registration.

  • Experience working with children, teenagers, and vulnerable families.

  • Strong empathy, emotional intelligence, and a trauma-informed approach.

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

  • Passionate about social impact and committed to transforming lives.

Hours & Compensation

  • Recommended: 8–12 hours per month (approx. 2–3 clients per week, depending on session length).

  • Compensation: Revenue split per session – 60% to you, 40% to Guardian Light Enterprises LTD.

  • Payment Schedule: Flexible – weekly or monthly, depending on mutual preference and cash flow management.

Benefits

Even at this early stage, joining Guardian Light Enterprises LTD offers unique benefits:

  • Impact-driven work: Every session contributes to funding programs that directly support children and single-parent families in crisis.

  • Flexible schedule: Set your hours around your availability.

  • Professional growth: Access to training and development opportunities.

  • Career progression: Exceptional counsellors may be invited to join our Advisory Board or eventually become a Board Member, shaping the direction of Guardian Light Foundation.

  • Recognition: A chance to build your personal and professional brand as part of a pioneering social enterprise.

  • Supportive environment: Collaborate with a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to real change.

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